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N479 RNL

1996 Renault Espace

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,263 mi
Last recorded131,263 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Espace121,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 RNL
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 131,263 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s/f stabiliser bar link

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,671 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 23 Jul 2009 127,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 124,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,060 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 121,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 118,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 112,902 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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N479 RNL is a 1996 Renault Espace in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N479 RNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Espace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N479 RNL registered?

N479 RNL is a 1996 Renault Espace, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N479 RNL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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